Apping to southvale.

[knows_everything]

...No, how about we talk about your personal hell for a while?


[Fairies, cursed TVs, now a cursed blood-and-rust city? This is getting ridiculous. Make up your mind already.]

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[feelingepic]

That would be too easy.

[Believe him. He's tried that.]

[knows_everything]

[Sighing.]

Worth a try, even if it's no use.

[feelingepic]

It's probably never any use. They do what they want.

[knows_everything]

No kidding.

I take it you're in the same boat as me, then.

[feelingepic]

Something like that, yeah. Can't figure out why.

[knows_everything]

"Because they do what they want."

[feelingepic]

[SIGH.]

Yeah, but... why there? It's just disturbing.

[knows_everything]

Depends. Any reason they might have it out for you?

[feelingepic]

... I can't think of any. I think she's just bored.

[light_within]

[Whatever it is Riku is talking about it doesn't sound good. Cue a concerned Kairi all up in here.]

Riku! What's wrong?

mo__om

[knows_everything]

[daslkfjlk Kairi don't worryface at him it's okay.]

Just being sent somewhere I don't want to go. Don't worry about it.

...Oh hello Riku-mun!

[light_within]

Riku...

[Not the answer she necessarily wanted to hear from you Riku. Worryface continues.]

Wherever it is you are being sent it doesn't sound good. Don't you think that I'm allowed to be worried about it?

Y halo thar Kairi-mun. Don't see many of you around!

[knows_everything]

Not much either of us can do about it, is there? Anyway, I'll be fine. Even if it's a pain.

I at least hope things are going better on your end.

Not many at all! That's why I picked her up as a new/technically old muse.

[light_within]

You can't give up so easily. I want to help!

[Oh Riku, don't try and change the subject on her.]

I'm fine. I just- [A sad smile.] I can't wait around anymore. Not when you and Sora are in danger.

Well both of my casts need Kairis-- urp.

[knows_everything]

I'm not, she's just--

[You weren't supposed to call him on that.]

I get it. But I'd still prefer it be just one of us stuck somewhere like that instead of all three.

[...Ignoring the Sora reserve. He's not mentioning that.]

Oh, I know :3a Hi Nil! UNFORTUNATELY I'M ALREADY A PART OF ONE OF THEM.

[light_within]

[It's hard for her not do the calling out when she can see right into your heart Riku.]

Don't forget, you don't have to take on all the burden by yourself. I'm here for you Riku.

[You guys are trying to leave her behind again, aren't you? Not fair.]

...You stinker. :|

[knows_everything]

[Still.

And flskjas he kind of wants to argue because really, he's not being negative. He's being realistic by saying there isn't anything anyone can do to help, but that... would probably fall on deaf ears at this point. And Kairi's one of the people he Will Not Lecture.]

...Thanks, Kairi. I'll try to remember that.

♥!

[light_within]

[Kairi places her hands on her waist and leans in closer, smiling a little more than she was before. You just can't argue with this face.]

Also don't forget to smile often! Or else you will look gloomy, Riku.

[As one of his friends Kairi has full unalienable rights to Riku teasing, yes.]

[knows_everything]

[But.]

I don't look gloomy.

[Yes, he can say that with this face. Really.]

[light_within]

You do if you don't smile!

[Kairi places a hand softly on his arm and smiles up at Riku. Come on Riku. You can't avoid smiling forever. Not when Kairi is so happy to see you :|.]

I'm glad, after all this time, you're still the same as you always were.

[knows_everything]

[At least it's better than when Sora tries to put his thumbs in his mouth and pull it into a happy face?] ...I probably just need a hair cut.

[But okay, he's smiling a little.] You really think I am...?

[light_within]

[For that- Riku gets a Kairi giggle.]

I could help you, if you want.

[Success! Kairi flushes happily. As she speaks she places a hand over her chest where her heart is.]

No matter where you go and how far it is you'll still be Riku. Me and Sora will be with you, too! Right here.

[knows_everything]

[Aslkdjfkl that giggle.] No. ...No, I'm pretty sure I'm fine.

Yeah, same for you guys. But you can just keep your sap over there between the two of you. I think that stuff's contagious.

[light_within]

Hey!

[Crossing her arms and trying oh so hard to look offended. Which doesn't really work when you smile at the same time.]

Admit it, you're already just as much of a sap as us. You're just embarrassed about it.

[knows_everything]

Hey, I keep my feet on the ground. I've got nothing to be embarrassed about.

[thalassaoath]

Riku...

[Don't mind this young Kairi, she's worried about you since last she saw, you were possessed.]

[knows_everything]

[Oh god tiny Kairi. At least talking to the other one has given him antibodies to the big eyes.]

I'll be fine. Don't make that face.

[thalassaoath]

[Hey, hey, you can never resist the eyes!]

You sure you'll be fine?

[knows_everything]

[Not that it inspires guilt in him or anything, considering. Which has him side-eying himself for slipping into an old, familiar kind of confidence, but if it's to placate Kairi it's better than the possible worse truth.]

We've been through other things that were just as bad, right? [Sort of.] Of course I'll be fine. Even if it is a pain.